Short Swimmer’s Quiz

1 - Which is more important?

A) genes        B) hard work            C) feel for the water

2 – A swimmer benefits most by the coach yelling out during a race          

A) kick            B) race           C) tempo       D) all of the above   E) none of the above

3 – Which is more important to a successful outcome?

A) tempo        B) distance per stroke                    C) all of the above

4 – In preparing for the big meet, in descending order which is most important?           

A) rest                        B) shave        C) tech suit   D) the breakfast burrito

5 – Thinking about underwater dolphin kicks, which is most important?

A) how far you go     B) how many kicks you take          C) the tempo of your kicks

6 – In a 100 free race which is the most critical for breath holding?

A) lap 1          B) lap 2          C) lap 3          D) lap 4          E) laps 1&4

7 – You are racing outdoors. Which parts of your body lose the most heat?

A) legs           B) arms         C) torso         D) hands, head, feet

8 – Name the swimmer who most inspires you and say why

9 – What is your BIG racing goal for the next 6 months?

10 – What sacrifice will you make to reach that goal?